local housing authorities
Hounslow Council has adopted an updated policy to enhance private renter protections and enforcement powers against landlords.
Hounslow Council, acting as a local housing authority, adopted an updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in September 2026. This policy provides the council with enhanced powers to address landlords who fail to meet their legal responsibilities, aiming to protect residents in the private rented sector.
Councillor Marcela Benedetti, who proposed the motion, highlighted the significant number of residents living in the private rented sector in Hounslow. She emphasised the need for safe, affordable, and secure homes for everyone, drawing on her own experiences.
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